When Using Decision Trees, Branches with the Greatest Expected Value

question 97

True/False

When using decision trees, branches with the greatest expected value are selected.

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Definitions:

Backward Conditioning

A form of learning where a conditioned stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus, usually less effective or confused with no learning.

Higher Order Conditioning

A form of learning in which a stimulus is first made meaningful or significant through classical conditioning and then used itself as a basis for learning about some new stimulus.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing stimuli that satisfy basic biological needs or desires, such as food, water, and sleep, without learning.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that acquire their reinforcing properties through their association with primary reinforcers, such as money getting its value from the things it can buy.